The study elaborated on how birth control pills contain ‘synthetic hormones’ where the aim is the to prevent release of the egg from the ovary. The study further highlighted that birth control ...

Combination birth control pills, or the pill for short, are oral contraceptives that prevent pregnancy. If you’re considering your birth control options, the pill is one of the most common and ...

Oral contraceptives (OCs), commonly referred to as birth control pills, are a cornerstone of modern reproductive health, offering women greater control over their bodies. Health experts suggest ...

That depends on the type. If you take combination birth control pills, a pill that’s taken more than 24 hours after your last pill is considered late. With progestin-only pills (aka the minipill ...

If you don't have health insurance, you'll usually pay about $15 to $50 per month for birth control pills. There are also programs for cheap or free birth control when you don't have insurance. Find ...

Anxiety around access to contraceptive healthcare is at an all-time high, writes Kirsten Meisinger, a family doctor. The reality is that the political climate will not improve soon. But contrary to ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD While birth control is highly effective, no contraceptive method is 100% guaranteed to ...

A Fort Collins woman will undergo a surgery to prevent pregnancy. A Thornton couple has decided to embrace male birth control through a vasectomy. A mother in Evergreen plans to ...

Fear about possible changes to contraception coverage is motivating a number of Mainers to get IUDs and other forms of long-lasting birth control.

With abortion now banned or highly restricted in 22 U.S. states, telehealth abortion services are necessary to maintain ...

The Biden administration is withdrawing a proposed set of regulations that aimed to improve access to contraception by narrowing the ability of employers to opt out of covering birth control for ...